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Braves top Pirates 6-3 as Smith highlights DH strengths

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Braves top Pirates 6-3 as Smith highlights DH strengths

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The Braves secured a 6-3 victory over the Pirates on Saturday, featuring a strong performance from Dominic Smith, who hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Marcell Ozuna made his return to Atlanta, receiving a warm ovation from fans before his first at-bat. Smith's season is notable as he boasts a.309 batting average with six homers and 28 RBIs. Braves manager Walt Weiss commended both Smith's execution at the plate and the fans' reception of Ozuna, reflecting on the positive atmosphere during the game.

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•Braves defeat Pirates 6-3 on June 6.
•Dominic Smith hits a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
•Marcell Ozuna receives warm fan ovation during return.
•Smith is hitting.309 with six homers this season.
•Braves manager praises Smith and fans' support for Ozuna.

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12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Just in time for Ozuna's first return visit with Pirates, Smith shows Braves found another strong DH

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One day after Braves fans gave a stirring ovation to Marcell Ozuna in his first return to Atlanta with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dominic Smith provided a reminder that the Braves have another veteran providing a lead role at designated hitter. Before Ozuna's first at-bat in the Braves' 6-3 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night, Ozuna tipped his batting helmet to the fans and put his hand over his heart in his response to the loud ovation.
— Yahoo Sportsby CHARLES ODUM

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Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:24 AM
Just in time for Ozuna's first return visit with Pirates, Smith shows Braves found another strong DH
One day after Braves fans gave a stirring ovation to Marcell Ozuna in his first return to Atlanta with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dominic Smith provided a reminder that the Braves have another veteran providing a lead role at designated hitter. Before Ozuna's first at-bat in the Braves' 6-3 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night, Ozuna tipped his batting helmet to the fans and put his hand over his heart in his response to the loud ovation.

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